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by Titan
Mon 06 May, 2013 16:12
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Its a Shame!
Replies: 12
Views: 2257

Re: Its a Shame!

Mr T, I'm surprised you can find the BMW in your neighbourhood as it looks like everyone had the same idea going by your pic above :D That's not my neighbourhood Tim, that's my driveway ;) So all your neighbours park on your drive? do you wash their BMWs too? :lol: My dear old Uncle always said &qu...
by Titan
Mon 06 May, 2013 15:08
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Its a Shame!
Replies: 12
Views: 2257

Re: Its a Shame!

TitanTim wrote:Mr T, I'm surprised you can find the BMW in your neighbourhood as it looks like everyone had the same idea going by your pic above :D
That's not my neighbourhood Tim, that's my driveway ;)


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by Titan
Mon 06 May, 2013 12:26
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Its a Shame!
Replies: 12
Views: 2257

Re: Its a Shame!

There are no E89 owners on here :cry: And how do work that out Tim? :D I just knew you would be the first to reply and save the day :wink: Has the Z3 gone or have you hung onto it? No it's gone. Hence the thread in the stock exchange " Bits for Sale " How you finding the E89? Parked outsi...
by Titan
Mon 06 May, 2013 11:10
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Its a Shame!
Replies: 12
Views: 2257

Re: Its a Shame!

TitanTim wrote:There are no E89 owners on here :cry:
And how do work that out Tim?Image


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by Titan
Sat 04 May, 2013 08:46
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 bits for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 1825

Re: Z3 bits for sale

Bump !


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by Titan
Fri 03 May, 2013 18:19
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: CITP Newby Hall - Sunday 5th May
Replies: 85
Views: 26304

Re: CITP Newby Hall - Sunday 5th May

The CITP website should still allow you to purchase a ticket. Just register ( the Zedroadster group is at the bottom of the list) pay your money and then print out your ticket. Simples ;)


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by Titan
Fri 03 May, 2013 17:55
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Another one off my list
Replies: 14
Views: 2129

Re: Another one off my list

Gazza wrote:No problems at all although you do need big balls to send 1000's of dollars to someone 6000 miles away
And I thought it was a Matteson's sausage ;)


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by Titan
Fri 03 May, 2013 17:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 bits for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 1825

Re: Z3 bits for sale

Thanks Craig - PM replied
by Titan
Fri 03 May, 2013 16:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 bits for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 1825

Z3 bits for sale

Sadly our Z3 is no longer with us :( but I have some of its bits for sale :P I will be advertising them on eBay but am offering forum members first dibs and can take them to Newby Hall on Sunday if necessary. Sadly our Z3 is no longer with us but I have some of its bits for sale I will be advertisin...
by Titan
Sat 27 Apr, 2013 14:11
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Z4 LCi UK Press Release
Replies: 11
Views: 2568

Re: Z4 LCi UK Press Release

Lovely car but I'm not convinced on the contrasting roof (yet)
TitanTim wrote:I will be speccing suede :lol:
Is that to match your blue shoes Tim?
by Titan
Fri 26 Apr, 2013 12:21
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: BMW Car Show at Beamish Museum 28th April
Replies: 60
Views: 24932

Re: BMW Car Show at Beamish Museum 28th April

Hi Fender We've been a bit busy and only just learned about this visit - thanks for the tip off Aceman ;) Definitely interested as neither of us have ever been to Beamish despite passing by on countless occasions :shock: We'll join the party at Bowburn Services. Is 0900 the agreed time? Will PM you ...
by Titan
Mon 22 Apr, 2013 20:41
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Happy Birthday Robert T
Replies: 23
Views: 3472

Re: Happy Birthday Robert T

Happy Burpday Bobbert
I must say you don't look a day over 50 ! ;)


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by Titan
Fri 19 Apr, 2013 10:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Strut Brace
Replies: 14
Views: 1473

Re: Strut Brace

As you already suspect, I don't think there is enough clearance. The flat bar braces may just squeeze in without rattling on the rocker cover or bonnet, but the round ones I've sen tend to be cranked. This is how mine is configured, albeit in 2.2 http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m105/Telbar/Z3/Eng...
by Titan
Tue 16 Apr, 2013 18:01
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Took delivery today of our 2nd ///M
Replies: 16
Views: 2365

Re: Took delivery today of our 2nd ///M

Z3cade wrote:... just about the right size for a mouse :shock:
Cruel - but very funny ! :D
by Titan
Fri 05 Apr, 2013 18:32
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: So who is still around...?
Replies: 13
Views: 2396

Re: So who is still around...?

Hi Smarty
I'm still here but like Gazza said, justn posting as much...


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by Titan
Tue 19 Mar, 2013 19:47
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Sex of your car
Replies: 40
Views: 5009

Re: Sex of your car

With such a pretty face, curvaceous lines, long body, voluptuous hips and tidy rear to say nothing of that deep throaty voice, the Zed is just an inanimate object ;)


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by Titan
Sun 17 Mar, 2013 19:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Once in a lifetime.....
Replies: 14
Views: 1092

Re: Once in a lifetime.....

BonBon wrote: Care to guess where it is?
Careful observation provides the answer.
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MacDonald's car park perhaps?
by Titan
Sun 10 Mar, 2013 09:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Electric roof stuck
Replies: 1
Views: 282

Re: Electric roof stuck

There are various culprits any of which can cause the roof not to operate. Brake pedal micro switch Hood microswitch (above passenger's left ear) Fractured cables within the roof spars leading to the hood microswitch. Loss of hydraulic oil from motor Failure of the motor These threads may help you: ...
by Titan
Fri 01 Mar, 2013 20:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Magnetic Stoneguards - March 2013
Replies: 36
Views: 8273

Re: Magnetic Stoneguards - March 2013

Sorry Peter - I've replied to your email.
Last pair now sold.
If anyone else wants a set please email me if you would like to reserve a set from the next batch.
by Titan
Fri 01 Mar, 2013 13:27
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Magnetic Stoneguards - March 2013
Replies: 36
Views: 8273

Magnetic Stoneguards - March 2013

Currently I only have one pair of magnetic stoneguards left. I have therefore disabled all the PayPal links in old threads.
I'm unable to produce a new batch of them at the moment but please email me if you would like this last set or to reserve some from the next batch.
Regards
Terry
by Titan
Thu 28 Feb, 2013 15:36
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Sterling Facelift z3 , 2.2i , 119k , 18inch alloys REDUCED
Replies: 21
Views: 3760

Re: Sterling Facelift z3 , 2.2i , 119k , 18inch alloys + ext

Robert T wrote: If you bothered to actually check, he has been a member since May last year, so no he didn't
According to the first post, "he" is a shy girly ..... :wink:
by Titan
Thu 28 Feb, 2013 15:23
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Show us your office / place of work
Replies: 37
Views: 3099

Re: Show us your office / place of work

Very nice office John - and a decent computer as well :wink:
I'm on holiday at the moment but will post pics of my new (to me) office next week :lol:
by Titan
Tue 26 Feb, 2013 22:12
Forum: Performance
Topic: CASTROL MAGNATEC MOTOROIL.
Replies: 15
Views: 2700

Re: CASTROL MAGNATEC MOTOROIL.

I reckon he's a good salesman.
It would be interesting to see a control test with ANOther oil as Pingu suggested


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by Titan
Fri 22 Feb, 2013 12:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel finishes - shadow chrome v chromeline
Replies: 4
Views: 629

Re: Wheel finishes - shadow chrome v chromeline

The shadow chrome that I have encountered has a gloss black inner rim.
There are some pictures in THIS thread which may be of use to you.
by Titan
Wed 06 Feb, 2013 21:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 rear wings
Replies: 6
Views: 623

Re: Z3 rear wings

I'd be very careful putting any kind of wings on your beast Mark - it might just take off !


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by Titan
Wed 06 Feb, 2013 12:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: operating the roof
Replies: 21
Views: 4907

Re: operating the roof

When you first unclip the roof above the windscreen, you have to make sure that the front section of roof is pushed firmly upwards before you try to push the roof back. If you don't, it won't fold back. I wonder if the problem is that you're not pushing the front section up sufficiently? That's a g...
by Titan
Tue 05 Feb, 2013 13:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: operating the roof
Replies: 21
Views: 4907

Re: operating the roof

martyb wrote: How should the rear screen fold into the space does the window go in flat or should it bend with the motion?
Hi Marty
You may find the pics in this thread useful :wink:
by Titan
Sat 02 Feb, 2013 13:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What is this! And what does it do?
Replies: 6
Views: 714

Re: What is this! And what does it do?

Southernboy wrote:The one on eBay has a different part # to the one on real oem....I think the seller may have it wrong?
I put 23311282582 into the OEM link above.
That is the number displayed in the ebay picture and model specific to the 2.8, 3.0 and M series cars.
by Titan
Sat 02 Feb, 2013 12:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What is this! And what does it do?
Replies: 6
Views: 714

Re: What is this! And what does it do?

It's a bit like Ronseal
It does what it says but only for 2.8, 3.0 and ///M vehicles
This diagram may help (it's part #21)
by Titan
Thu 31 Jan, 2013 13:45
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Memory Lane anyone?
Replies: 23
Views: 2946

Re: Memory Lane anyone?

Can you remember the gifts you were able to get by simply buying fuel, you got tokens and then exchanged them for gifts. Esso (I think) did something called "Instant Insanity" It was a simple predecessor of Rubik's cube comprising 5 dice with different coloured tiddlywinks on each face. I...
by Titan
Wed 30 Jan, 2013 13:16
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Memory Lane anyone?
Replies: 23
Views: 2946

Re: Memory Lane anyone?

What about:
Dunlop Groundhogs
Esso Tiger tails for your filler cap
Bullet hole stickers
His n Hers windscreen sun strips etc?




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by Titan
Mon 28 Jan, 2013 06:58
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Front grills vent gills whatever you call them
Replies: 19
Views: 1558

Re: Z3 Front grills vent gills whatever you call them

wella_fella wrote:eBay item 330861088363
Hmmmm
That appears to be a white iPhone
Try this one
251220103336


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by Titan
Tue 22 Jan, 2013 08:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: To clear or not to clear- snow on a roadster roof
Replies: 5
Views: 843

Re: To clear or not to clear- snow on a roadster roof

It will survive! This was ours a couple of years ago when we didn't manage to get the hard top in time..... http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m105/Telbar/Z3/FreeZCarCover.jpg You are likely to do more damage to the fabric by trying to remove the snow if it's frozen on. However, there is no reason w...
by Titan
Sat 19 Jan, 2013 10:15
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Snow and the Roadster
Replies: 14
Views: 1414

Re: Snow and the Roadster

TitanTim wrote:Watch those curbs sliding about as you will soon have a bent zed :?
Sliding kerbs - an interesting phenomenon!
Round here most of the kerbs are fixed to the edge of the road ........ :twisted:
by Titan
Wed 26 Dec, 2012 08:52
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Xmas caption competition time folks
Replies: 17
Views: 1898

Re: Xmas caption competition time folks

Or as Bazil Brush would have said:

Bum Bum !


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by Titan
Mon 10 Dec, 2012 20:13
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: A few spots around the World
Replies: 2
Views: 646

Re: A few spots around the World

Welcome home ZC
Looks like you had a great time :)


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by Titan
Sat 08 Dec, 2012 21:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Painful knob solution - ALL SORTED :o)
Replies: 71
Views: 4176

Re: Painful knob solution - ALL SORTED :o)

Pipe & slippers ?
Methinks that would be Eisenmann and summer tyres. ....


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by Titan
Mon 03 Dec, 2012 11:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Boot Carpets
Replies: 10
Views: 1083

Re: Boot Carpets

I cut the hump out of the old carpet and spliced a patch behind it, using the old CD bracket bolts to secure it.
The full thread is here

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by Titan
Sun 02 Dec, 2012 19:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Painful knob solution - ALL SORTED :o)
Replies: 71
Views: 4176

Re: Painful knob solution

For a really simple solution, a small leather pouch with a drawstring or even a nylon zipper...that can be fitted over the cold knob would be adequate for the winter, and easily stored in the rear box when not required. :?: One could have a pouch made in minutes to fit any size or shape knob...even...
by Titan
Sat 01 Dec, 2012 20:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Painful knob solution - ALL SORTED :o)
Replies: 71
Views: 4176

Re: Painful knob solution

Southernboy wrote:Like over the painfully cold .... :roll: .... 8-)
Or use a guitar .....

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by Titan
Sat 01 Dec, 2012 13:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Painful knob solution - ALL SORTED :o)
Replies: 71
Views: 4176

Re: Painful knob solution

I think at my age I'm entitled to drive naked, wearing a Stetson, snakeskin western boots and gloves if I choose... Hey - steady on there :!: Too much excitement could cause serious problems for the over 40s PS - if you post any pictures, make sure you have that stetson strategically placed :shock:
by Titan
Sat 01 Dec, 2012 08:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Painful knob solution - ALL SORTED :o)
Replies: 71
Views: 4176

I did warn you .....

OK serious question, with the colder weather with us now how can I overcome my knob being literally a pain to hold in the hand :| This morning it was well below freezing at 6.30 and with having the AC Schnitzer all alloy knob its literally a pain when changing gear. Hi Tim Surely you have not forgo...
by Titan
Tue 27 Nov, 2012 12:23
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New French Motoring Laws
Replies: 33
Views: 8429

Re: New French Motoring Laws

macca wrote:What happens when you dont have an MOT because its less than 3 years old?
As you don't need an MoT in that circumstance, I don't know.
What does happen? Is this a trick question from a scenario that you have experienced?
Perhaps they take you to the guillotines in Place de La Concorde :fade
by Titan
Tue 06 Nov, 2012 17:45
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My Z3M's Replacement
Replies: 80
Views: 37661

Re: My Z3M's Replacement

I have to say for daily use the zed is noticably easier to use (which is one of the main reasons why i made the swap) I'm sorry James that doesn't make sense to me :? You swapped the ///m because it was too easy :puzzle: If people are interested I may carry on a progress thread on here, i'll wait a...
by Titan
Mon 05 Nov, 2012 13:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Which Gills? Poll - You decide.....
Replies: 14
Views: 1040

Re: Which Gills? Poll - You decide.....

With a choice between silver or blue, the answer has to be blue. The silver just looks wrong - as BladeRuneer said. If however the choice had been chrome or blue, the answer may have been different. At the end of the day, choices and opinions such as this are very personal. It's what you like that m...
by Titan
Fri 26 Oct, 2012 08:31
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Marathon or Topic
Replies: 32
Views: 3215

Re: Marathon or Topic

Gazza wrote: (a) Mars a day helps you work, rest and play'
But what about a

Mmmm
Mattesons?


:twisted:
by Titan
Thu 25 Oct, 2012 21:08
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Marathon or Topic
Replies: 32
Views: 3215

Re: Marathon or Topic

Are we a set of Opal Fruits because if you want a better biscuit you should join our Club......


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by Titan
Thu 25 Oct, 2012 20:48
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Marathon or Topic
Replies: 32
Views: 3215

Re: Marathon or Topic

Bandits at 10 o'clock :!:
by Titan
Wed 24 Oct, 2012 15:01
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Made me laugh
Replies: 4
Views: 1166

Re: Made me laugh

Dave L2 wrote: Fancy making the poor sod wear a tracksuit like that :shock:
Indeed - but it's the dog I feel sorry for ...



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by Titan
Tue 23 Oct, 2012 16:27
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Rhodes, Greece
Replies: 7
Views: 888

Re: Rhodes, Greece

First time ive seen the Grand without thousands of cars and scooters parked nose to tail outside, in the entrance and anywhere else you can fit a scooter. You must have been there early in the season Well it was mid-June and at a guess I'd say it was about 12:20 :D There were even sun beds availabl...